Cost of living in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 102% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 CUC (C$32) | C$23 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 CUC (C$13) | C$12 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$6 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | C$2.09 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.39 CUC (C$5.95) | C$3.95 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 CUC (C$11) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.69 CUC (C$2.29) | C$4.85 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.95 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 CUC (C$27) | C$3.64 | + 645% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13 CUC (C$17) | C$21 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39 CUC (C$3.24) | C$2.77 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 CUC (C$1.36) | C$2.11 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 153% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manzanillo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000 CUC (C$2,711) | C$2,417 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 CUC (C$2,033) | C$1,456 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 CUC (C$923) | C$120 | + 671% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,131 CUC (C$4,244) | C$1,347 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,215 CUC (C$3,002) | C$985 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264 CUC (C$358) | C$69 | + 421% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 221 CUC (C$300) | C$63 | + 378% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 526 CUC (C$713) | C$311 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80 CUC (C$108) | C$140 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 CUC (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 CUC (C$19) | C$23 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 176% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 186 CUC (C$252) | C$57 | + 343% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 CUC (C$34) | C$41 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 417 CUC (C$566) | C$105 | + 440% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 CUC (C$479) | C$117 | + 309% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$24,609 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.75 CUC (C$5.08) | C$1.65 | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 124% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.99 CUC (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 CUC (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 84 CUC (C$114) | C$77 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 CUC (C$31) | C$6 | + 374% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 CUC (C$19) | C$4.17 | + 349% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (C$20) | C$4.59 | + 333% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.99 CUC (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.99 CUC (C$4.05) | C$3.02 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 CUC (C$71) | C$20 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 135% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manzanillo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 108 CUC (C$147) | C$55 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 92 CUC (C$124) | C$26 | + 387% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30 CUC (C$41) | C$135 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65 CUC (C$88) | C$96 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 CUC (C$9) | C$4.71 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 CUC (C$16) | C$6 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 CUC (C$1.36) | C$0.24 | + 459% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$37 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29 CUC (C$40) | C$13 | + 216% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
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These prices were last updated on July 16, 2024.
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